Coastin' For Kids

August 09, 2001

East Coasters for Kids, a group of four men from Pennsylvania, began their quest to break the world record for the most roller coasters ridden in a 24-hour period on Wednesday at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg.

The group is hoping to raise awareness and funds for the Children's Miracle Network, a nonprofit organization that benefits children's hospitals.

They will travel by car and helicopter through four states and attempt to ride 72 roller coasters. The previous entry in the Guinness Book of Records is 40 coasters in 24 hours. They plan to finish today at Hershey Park's Lightning Racer.